Cortland County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cortland County in NY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,089 violent crimes and 2,499 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 222.8 per 100k residents, which is +109.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 146.9 per 100k, -10.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate222.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,089 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,499 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents342 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,103 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 222.8 | F | 3089 | 106.2 | +109.8% |
| Property Crime | 146.9 | B | 2499 | 163.6 | -10.2% |
| Homicide | 2.9 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +445.2% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -50.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.6 | D | 172 | 22.3 | +51.0% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 342 | 24.0 | -39.6% |
| Larceny | 129.5 | C | 2103 | 116.4 | +11.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 45 | 22.2 | -86.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cortland Police Department
Cortland, NY
Homer Village Police Department
Homer Village, NY